Rights groups raise concerns over UK's National Security Bill

"Whilst we understand the UK government's aim to update its espionage laws to protect national security, the draft Bill contains broad and vague definitions that we believe will, even if unintentionally, impact on legitimate whistleblowers and public interest journalism."

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